Experimental Owen Sub Machine Gun Bayonet Scabbard

Accession Number REL31074.002
Collection type Technology
Object type Edged weapon or club
Date made c 1940s
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

Brown leather scabbard for an experimental Owen sub machine gun bayonet. The blade section is held together with stitching and five rivets. It has a belt loop with a press stud strap to hold the bayonet handle. There are no manufacturers markings.

History / Summary

This bayonet scabbard was part of a consignment sent for destruction in the late 1950's at Port Kembla and recovered by the donor.

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